Berean Standard Bible · Public domain

Psalm 117

Israel’s prayers give language for praise, grief, repentance, and trust. Poetry uses imagery and parallel lines; each psalm should be read as a whole rather than as a detached promise.

Historical context & book outline

1Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples!

2For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!

Read closely

  1. What repeated words, contrasts, or actions stand out in this chapter?
  2. How does this chapter fit the surrounding chapters and the book’s purpose?
  3. What did it communicate to its first hearers, before applying it to your life?